Vertical Blue
Vertical Blue was an outsider, returned at decimal odds of 33.9. The winning margin over Zarigana was a nose. The field numbered 9 runners. The horse is by Mehmas out of Krunch. The winning time was 1m 38.60s.
France
ParisLongchamp · 06.10.24
Watch the racePurse€400,000
Distance1600 metres
Winning time1m 38.60s
SurfaceTurf
Conditions2-year-old fillies
Stories of this Result
Vertical Blue
Watch the race
Breeders’ Cup World Championships · English commentaryResult
9 runners · prize money to 5th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
8thInhebhaa2yo filly by Yafta × SyrdaryaJ MoutardJ Carayon9
9thLa Ferretcapienne2yo filly by Chachnak × Eloave Des GoatsO ThiebautG Rivases½
Pedigree of the winner
As of race day 06.10.24Vertical Blue
MehmasSire
KrunchDamby Sea The Stars
DamKrunch
Vertical Blue is so far the only foal out of Krunch (Sea The Stars), who won twice in France at up to 2100m.
Second damSpinacre
Second dam Spinacre (Verglas) won the Flame of Tara S., then a Listed race, and was placed in the Gr.3 Prix Imprudence.
Third damSpinamix
Third dam Spinamix (Spinning World) raced only lightly. She is the dam of three other black-type winners besides Spinacre: San Sicharia (Daggers Drawn), winner of the Gr.3 Chartwell Fillies' S., Tucuman (Hawk Wing), winner of the Listed Prix Ridgway who raced in Hong Kong as Same World, and Spin Cycle (Exceed And Excel), a Listed winner in Britain and the UAE and second in the Gr.2 Norfolk S. Spinamix is a half-sister to Global Genius (Galileo), second in the Listed Chesham S.
Wider family
Fourth dam Vadsagreya (Linamix) connects this family to Vahorimix (Linamix), winner of the Gr.1 Poule d'Essai des Poulains and Gr.1 Prix Jacques le Marois, and to the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Mile winner Val Royal. In Front (Intello), twice a winner of the Listed Prix Scaramouche, is also from this family.
Connections
All winners since 2020
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Opera SingerJustify × Liscanna | Aidan O'BrienRyan Moore | M Tabor & D Smith & Mrs J Magnier & WesterbergMrs E Stockwell | ||
| 2022 | Blue Rose CenChurchill × Queen Blossom | Christopher HeadAurelien Lemaitre | Yeguada Centurion SluYeguada Centurion Sl | ||
| 2021 | ZellieWootton Bassett × Sarai | André FabreOisin Murphy | Al Wasmiyah StudCharles Barel | ||
| 2020 | Tiger TanakaClodovil × Miss Phillyjinks | Cedric RossiMlle Jessica Marcialis | Miguel Castro MegiasKellsgrange Stud |
History since 2005
Prix Marcel Boussac20Editions since 2005
0Multiple winners
100%Won by fillies or mares20 of 20 · 20 of the last 20
1:34.90Fastest winning timeFinsceal Beo · 2006
Record holders
Most wins since 20051Ryan MooreJockey · 2014, 2015, 20233 wins
2Aidan O'BrienTrainer · 2005, 2010, 2014, 2015, 20235 wins
3Coolmore GroupOwner · 2005, 2010, 2014, 2015, 20235 wins
4GalileoSire · 2010, 2014, 20153 wins
5Storm CatDamsire · 2010, 20152 wins
Biggest upsets
Longest-priced winners2Wild Illusion2017 · James Doyle26.00
3Lily's Candle2018 · Pierre-Charles Boudot26.00
4Finsceal Beo2006 · Kevin Manning21.00
5Proportional2008 · Stéphane Pasquier21.00
All 20 winners since 2005
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Vertical Blue Mehmas | Francis-Henri Graffard Alexis Pouchin | Gemini Stud & Argella Racing Haras Du Mont Dit Mont | 101.00 |
| 2023 | Opera Singer Justify | Aidan O'Brien Ryan Moore | Coolmore Group Mrs E Stockwell | 3.00 |
| 2022 | Blue Rose Cen Churchill | Christopher Head Aurélien Lemaitre | Yeguada Centurion Sl Yeguada Centurion Sl | 5.50 |
| 2021 | Zellie Wootton Bassett | André Fabre Oisin Murphy | Al Wasmiyah Farm Charles Barel | 5.00 |
| 2020 | Tiger Tanaka Clodovil | Charley Rossi Jessica Marcialis | Miguel Castro Megias Kellsgrange Stud | 7.50 |
| 2019 | Albigna Zoffany | Jessica Harrington Shane Foley | Niarchos Family Niarchos Family | 5.00 |
| 2018 | Lily's Candle Style Vendome | Fabrice Vermeulen Pierre-Charles Boudot | Martin S Schwartz Racing Mme P Lepeudry | 26.00 |
| 2017 | Wild Illusion Dubawi | Charlie Appleby James Doyle | Godolphin Godolphin | 26.00 |
| 2016 | Wuheida Dubawi | Charlie Appleby William Buick | Godolphin Darley Stud | 11.00 |
| 2015 | Ballydoyle Galileo | Aidan O'Brien Ryan Moore | Coolmore Group March Thoroughbreds | 2.25 |
| 2014 | Found Galileo | Aidan O'Brien Ryan Moore | Coolmore Group Roncon, Wynatt & Chelston | 3.25 |
| 2013 | Indonesienne Muhtathir | Christophe Ferland Flavien Prat | Wertheimer et Frère Wertheimer et Frère | 17.00 |
| 2012 | Silasol Monsun | Carlos Laffon-Parias Olivier Peslier | Wertheimer et Frère Wertheimer & Frere | 11.00 |
| 2011 | Elusive Kate Elusive Quality | John Gosden William Buick | Magnolia Racing / Hood Clovelly Farms | 5.00 |
| 2010 | Misty for Me Galileo | Aidan O'Brien Johnny Murtagh | Coolmore Group March Thoroughbreds | 4.00 |
| 2009 | Rosanara Sinndar | Alain de Royer-Dupré Christophe Soumillon | Aga Khan Studs Aga Khan Studs | 3.00 |
| 2008 | Proportional Beat Hollow | Criquette Head-Maarek Stéphane Pasquier | Juddmonte Juddmonte | 21.00 |
| 2007 | Zarkava Zamindar | Alain de Royer-Dupré Christophe Soumillon | Aga Khan Studs Aga Khan Studs | 7.00 |
| 2006 | Finsceal Beo Mr. Greeley | Jim Bolger Kevin Manning | Michael Ryan Rathberry Stud | 21.00 |
| 2005 | Rumplestiltskin Danehill | Aidan O'Brien Kieren Fallon | Coolmore Group Quay Bloodstock and Niarchos Family | 3.00 |
Source: G1Stars meeting database – winners, connections, times and starting prices as recorded. Group 1 grading began in 1971.
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